A. Establish a procedure for the development of large parcels of land in order to reduce or eliminate the rigidity, delay, and inequity that otherwise would result from application of zoning standards and procedures designed primarily for small parcels;

B. Ensure orderly and thorough planning and review procedures that will result in quality urban design;

C. Encourage variety and avoid monotony in large developments by allowing greater freedom in selecting the means to provide access, light, open space and amenity;

D. Provide for flexibility, consistent with the general plan, from the rigid land use and development regulations found in base districts in order to take advantage of unique land use or site characteristics;

E. Encourage allocation and improvement of common open space in residential areas, and provide for maintenance of the open space at the expense of those who will directly benefit from it;

F. Encourage the preservation of serviceable existing structures of historic value or artistic merit by providing the opportunity to use them imaginatively for purposes other than that for which they were originally intended;

An amendment to reclassify property to PD is initiated by a property owner, qualified applicant, the planning commission, or the city council. If the property is not under a single ownership, each owner must join in the application. A map showing the extent of ownerships must be submitted with the concept plans and materials. A PD district is indicated on the zoning map by the designation “PD” followed by the number of the enacting ordinance. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]

No use other than an existing use is permitted in a PD district except in accord with a PD plan or specific plan. A permitted or conditional use authorized by this title or any other use found consistent with the intent of the general plan may be included in an approved PD plan or an adopted specific plan, consistent with the land use element of the general plan. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]

A. Minimum Area. The minimum area of a PD district should be four acres or more. However, a PD district may be subdivided in accord with a PD plan or specific plan. A district may be less than four acres upon a finding that there is unique character to the specific site, the proposed land use, or the existing or proposed improvements.

B. Residential Density. The total number of dwelling units in a PD plan may not exceed the number permitted by the general plan density for the total area of parcels designated for residential use and for open space. The density bonus provisions of Chapter 18.46 PMC apply.

C. Signs. The sign regulations prescribed by PMC Title 19 apply except as may be approved or modified by the PD plan.

D. Other Development Regulations. All other development regulations prescribed by this title apply except as may be approved or modified by the PD plan. [Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990.]

In addition to the plans and materials required to accompany an application for a zoning map amendment, an application for rezoning to a PD district must include a PD plan or specific plan incorporating such information, drawings, exhibits, reports, and supporting data necessary to describe the plan. The city planner may also require one or more of the following items, based on the type, location and potential impacts of proposed development:

A. A map showing the proposed district boundaries and the relationship of the district to uses and structures within a 300-foot radius of the district boundaries;

B. A map or aerial photo of the proposed district and 100 feet beyond its boundary showing sufficient topographic data to indicate clearly the character of the terrain; the type, location, and condition of mature trees and other natural vegetation; and the location of existing development.

A. General Procedures. A PD plan or specific plan shall be processed at the same time as consideration of the application for reclassification to a PD district. The planning commission may require either a PD plan or a specific plan. A recommendation of the commission to reclassify to a PD district must include a resolution either recommending city council approval of a PD plan or recommending a specific plan.

B. PD Plan Effective Date and Expiration. The city council shall approve or conditionally approve a PD plan at the same time that it adopts an ordinance establishing a PD district. A PD plan is effective on the same date as the ordinance creating the PD district for which it was approved. The city council may require that the PD plan expire after a specified period of time unless a building permit is issued and construction diligently pursued. An approved PD plan may specify a development staging or phasing program. Expiration of a PD plan voids the PD district and causes the property to revert to the zoning map designation preceding the amendment to the PD district.